Piling and foundations have been completed and concrete is curing in preparation for the building. The pre-engineered building is being delivered at the end of January and will take 6 weeks to erect the building. Once complete interior finishing of the building will start. Fortis Alberta is in the process of installing power to the […]
By order of the Chief Administrative Officer of Wheatland County, Highway Order no. 21-01 defining maximum allowable weights permitted on certain municipal roads. Pursuant to the authority granted under the provisions of Bylaw 2016-32, and in accordance with Section 152 (1) of the Traffic Safety Act, the Chief Administrative Officer orders that effective 8:00 a.m., […]
The first occurrence of Clubroot was recently confirmed in two fields in the southwestern portion of Wheatland County. Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that can be found on Brassica/Cruciferous crops and was first recorded in Europe in the 13th century. The first Canola crop infested with Clubroot was detected in 2003 in a Canola field […]
Residents in the Hamlet of Rosebud may notice some cloudiness in their drinking water for a short period of time due to the new regional line connection. This cloudiness is caused by a difference in chemistry between the well water and the regional water. The water is safe to consume and the cloudiness will clear […]
On December 15, 2020, Wheatland County Council approved the 2021 interim budget that includes a 0.00% tax increase over the 2020 final budget to ensure that Wheatland County remains sustainable and thriving. “The 2021 interim budget that Council approved, strikes a balance between fiscal responsibility and providing the municipal services that our residents and businesses have come to expect. The budget is carefully developed to provide a high quality […]
We will be conducting the December 15, 2020, Council meeting via conference call, at 9 AM, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 199. To join the call, please dial 403-768-1708 and when prompted, dial the pin 64324. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question during the meeting pertaining to an agenda […]
The Province of Alberta has declared a State of Public Health Emergency to protect the health care system from Covid-19. Social gatherings are the top source of transmission. Restrictions include: Outdoor group physical activity, including team sports, must be limited to 10 people or fewer. Members of different households must maintain 2 metre distancing at […]
WHEATLAND COUNTY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDING Wheatland County recognizes that its residents utilize various recreational, cultural, and other community enhancement facilities and resources and has established the Community Enhancement Fund to provide financial support for such venues and activities. The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from Wheatland County to enhance, promote, […]
Wheatland County Fire Services recently had 12 new firefighters complete a competency-based recruit training program. Over the last two months, the firefighters have learned and demonstrated the various skills they require to safely respond to emergencies in Wheatland County. They will now join the approximately 120 firefighters that volunteer their time to keep citizens and […]
For anyone wanting to have a Fireworks display between December 24, 2020, and January 4, 2021, permit applications must be submitted to the County office by noon on December 24, 2020.https://wheatlandcounty.ca/firepermits/